Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin, Jagiellonians dynasty. Obverse: Chaser (Chaser coat of arms; Lithuania) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN: MVN :. Reverse: Polish Eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCI, VANIE:; 1523. Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Poland; Vilnius.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin, Jagiellonians dynasty. Obverse: Chaser (Chaser coat of arms; Lithuania) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN: MVN :. Reverse: Polish Eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCI, VANIE:; 1523. Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Poland; Vilnius.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Polish coin Jagiellonians dynasty Obverse Chaser Chaser coat arms Lithuania turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Mvn Reverse Polish Eagle crown pearly borders + Magni Dvci Vanie 1523 Grand Duchy Vilnius round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised circular border embossed central motif resembling stylized double-headed figure metal silvery-gray darker gray patina recessed areas lighter gray highlights raised edges irregular edges dents rim.

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